The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt. Konrad Adenauer artbeltconsist Change image and share on social
I work in the film business, where schmoozing is an art form, lunch hour lasts from 12:30 until 3, and every meeting takes an hour whether there's an hour's worth of business or not. R. J. Cutler artbusinessfilm Change image and share on social
There would seem to be a limit, even for an art preoccupied with boundaries and transgressions, beyond which a work reaches its breaking point and becomes an actual failure, a mere experimentation. Brian Ferneyhough actualartboundary Change image and share on social
If the work of art is to continue pursuing the vision of both being in and of the world but nevertheless in some fashion being more than just one more object to the mounting clutter, this is the specific point, I think, where this must be assured. Brian Ferneyhough artassureclutter share on social
I have never been sorry to see my sets being struck, provided they are well photographed. They're not works of art but part of making a film. Ken Adam artfilmmake Change image and share on social
And in fact, I think the more we start to worship perfection the more soul leaks out of art. Kathy Mattea artfactleak Change image and share on social
I don't think you can be taught how to make art. You can be coached, but on a fundamental level you have to figure it out for yourself. You have to learn how your own mind works, figure out your own relationship to the art; you essentially have to invent it completely for yourself. Philipp Meyer artcoachcompletely share on social
The art from the East is influenced by nature and touch. That comes from being more attuned to the environment. Billy Al Bengston artattuneeast Change image and share on social
All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul. John Ruskin artbodychiefly Change image and share on social
Just as there is no substitute for original works of art, there is no substitute for the world of direct sensual experience. Paul Mellon artdirectexperience Change image and share on social
